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    Chuka Soba Enishi

    中華そばえにし

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Opened in November 2024 in the former home of the much-missed Hokkori Chuka Soba Motsuke, by a chef with experience at well-known shops. The menu is classic chuka soba, with wonton noodles and chashu-men alongside the deluxe tokusei bowl.

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    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば)

    Shoyu
    Chuka Soba
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About a 7–8 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Chuka soba ¥900, wonton-men ¥950, chashu-men ¥1,250, tokusei chuka soba ¥1,280 (Ramen DB / 2025–26 posts). No parking.

    Location

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    東京都八王子市万町34-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Chuka Soba

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

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    Recommended order

    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば)

    Opened 26 Nov 2024. Ramen DB 'ippai' post says the owner reportedly trained at Ippatsu Ramen and Mensoken Kurenai — marked online hearsay there, so not used in the description. No official site or account found.

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    Getting there

    東京都八王子市万町34-1

    7 min from Hachioji

    JR Chuo Line, JR Yokohama Line, JR Hachiko Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

    Closed: Wednesday, Sunday

    Queue & entry protocol

    About a 7–8 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Chuka soba ¥900, wonton-men ¥950, chashu-men ¥1,250, tokusei chuka soba ¥1,280 (Ramen DB / 2025–26 posts). No parking.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Chuka Soba Enishi

    What is the nearest station to Chuka Soba Enishi?
    Hachioji, about a 7-minute walk away. Hachioji is served by JR Chuo Line, JR Yokohama Line and JR Hachiko Line.
    What should I order at Chuka Soba Enishi?
    Tokusei Chuka Soba (特製中華そば). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: chuka soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Chuka Soba Enishi?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Chuka Soba Enishi open?
    11:00–15:00, 17:00–20:00. Closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Chuka Soba Enishi?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Chuka Soba Enishi accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.